The problem seems to occur 12-48 hours later. Coach explains why
Why do you feel a grin or a little uncomfortable pain the next day after working your glutes with jump squats the day before? Why does every step downwards cause more pain two days later? We know exactly what awaits you the day after you do 10 sets of Bulgarian squats. Maybe the intensity was higher than usual or it was your first time doing the exercise? Your body will pay for everything with intense pain. Is it possible that your tense limbs are even more painful two days after your exercise session? We spoke to Laura Puccini, a trainer and certified yoga and pilates instructor.
A peak of intensity
The trainer compares muscle fibers to skin. “It’s like having a cut or a burn. It takes time to heal and the pain progresses. The pain, which is micro-damage to the muscle, occurs between 12 and 48 hours after training, when the pain peaks. It all depends on the intensity of the session, but above all on the effort you put in.” Soreness that persists after two days is often due to so-called “eccentric movements.” Unlike concentric efforts, which put strain on the muscle, such as when working your biceps with dumbbells, eccentric efforts consist of resisting the stretching of the muscle when climbing stairs, running or jumping. “It’s not surprising that the lower limbs are the first to suffer from pain; they are simply used a lot during the day,” says the trainer.
